History of the Maud RoundUp Club
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Contributed by Ralph Parrott rrparrott2@juno.com
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The Maud Roundup Club was organized by a rather large group of local
citizens. The members frequently used the American Legion Building
for their meetings, pie suppers, and square dances. Needing a large
area for their rodeo activities, the former Maud Park was considered
and the City of Maud agreed to lease the land to the Roundup Club for
a 99 year term fro the price of $1. One of the members, Ray Uhlich, 
who worked for the railroad,furnished railroad ties for the fences
around the arena.
Other charter members included John, Delbert, and Bob McGuire, Claud
and Bill Harris, Bill and Kenneth Miler, Jack Howard, Ray and Curtis
O'Daniel, Hice Hill, Ernest Brown, Albert Guinn, Paul Ledbetter, 
Melvin Lang, Earnest Campbell, Elmo VanMeter, Hurshel, Kay, Don, Claud
amd Jack Goss, Jack Young, Jim, Tony and Jim Villines, and Otis
Brucher.

In the mid 1970's the club members began replacing the old arena 
fencing with pipe fencing led by Paul Lucy, Barry O'Daniel, and Wimp
Brock. The north side was completed at that time, but it wasn't til 
the early 1980's that the south side was finished. Each year the rodeo
provided entertainment for the entire community as top stock and
cowboys met in Maud during the month of July. The concession stand
was completely remodeled in 1992 and new arena lights were installed
in 1993. Grilled hamburgers provide an additional treat for the hungry
fans each year thanks to the 'grillers', Gary Adams, Keith Jennings, 
Harold Swarb, and any other unsuspecting prospective cook that may
lend a hand for a night or two. Present active board members include
Buck Day, Neal Guinn, Melvin Long, and Mike Peters. 

Current Roundup Club Officers are President Paul Lucy,
Vice President Barry O'Daniel and Secretary Keith Jennings.
Local folks recall that an added attraction to the rodeo
excitement was the fact that club members also served as
master of ceremonies for the rodeo. Ray O'Daniel was an
erly day announcer for the rodeo followed by Melvin Long.
Both will be long remembered as they not only announced
the events, but they added a little of their own enter-
tainment to the evening by way of songs, jokes and other 
personal additions to their monologues. On way or the other 
the crowd was always assured to get their money's worth
from the Maud Roundup Club.

The Maud RoundUp Club takes pride in being the oldest, still
active club.
It is renown for its endeavors to support the community and 
school activities.